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Congratulations To Thomas Schneider of Tommy's Pizzeria in Winnipeg on his new charity cookbook called The Pursuit Of Pizza. It features a collection of recipes from the world's pizza champions, including the man who calls 842 Corydon Avenue home. The cookbook is an ongoing fundraiser for the Make a Wish Foundation. A local contribution is the Purple Bacon Pizza, which won Best Pizza for all of Canada during Pizza Week. The Pursuit Of Pizza is available from Amazon.

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HAPPY 65TH ANNIVERSARY!

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The Mordens of Winnipeg are celebrating 65 years in the chocolate business. Congratulations six and a half decades and my sweet tooth hopes you'll be around for many years to come. 674 Sargent Avenue was one of my mother's favorite places when Ada visited from Alberta. He could not get enough of their Russian coins. For me, it's Chocolate Covered Jujubes.

GROCERY SHOPPING WHEN HUNGRY

Going to the grocery store on an empty stomach is costing you more money, according to a new survey by Dole Food Company. On average, people spend an extra $26 to go grocery shopping when they're hungry. The survey also found that 56% shop with a list (79% say a list keeps them from overspending) and a standard grocery run takes 39 minutes.

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HEALTH IS WHEN YOU THINK

Your guilty pleasure foods may not be so bad for you…

-Cheese and butter: they contain healthy fats, boost your immune system and improve gut health.
– Eggs: They are an excellent source of protein and are full of nutrients such as choline, biotin and vitamin A.
– Potatoes: they are rich in flavonoids, carotenoids and phenolic acids, all of which protect against cardiovascular diseases and cancer.
– Whole milk: It is rich in nutrients and reduces the risk of obesity and type 2 diabetes.
– Oily fish: This is another source of fats, protein, monounsaturated and omega-3 fatty acids that are good for the heart, brain and overall well-being.
– Nuts: They are rich in fats, fiber and other important vitamins that help control weight and blood sugar levels.
-Chocolate: in its pure form, it is rich in polyphenols and antioxidants that improve blood flow to the heart and reduce inflammation.
– Coffee: in moderate amounts, it is rich in antioxidants that reduce the risk of several diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.

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FOOD FOR IMPROVING SEX

An Australian nutritionist shares a list of foods you can eat to improve your sex life. Claudia Calisto, founder of Total Health & Wellbeing, says red wine, oysters, berries and nuts can be added to your diet to boost your sex drive. Watermelon is another food that improves blood circulation and reduces erectile dysfunction.

GRILLED CHEESES DAY

Friday was grilled cheese day. And to celebrate, 5,000 people took a poll about grilled cheese sandwiches. The average single person eats 36 of them every year. That's enough to cover about 30,000 football fields in North America. About two-thirds think grilled cheese sandwiches are best made at home, and 27% prefer them on rainy days.

— Hal has written columns for years. He is also the host of Connecting Winnipeg weekdays from 10 a.m. to noon at 680 CJOB. You can email him at [email protected].

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